2025-01 Raynors Historical Collectible Auctions
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Imprint, The True Grandeur of Nations, an Oration Delivered Before Authorities, Boston, July 4, 1846 by Charles Sumner, 196 pp, disbound, VG. The printing of a powerful oration delivered on July 4th, 1845, in Boston. Sumner argues that a nation's true greatness lies not in military might or territorial expansion, but in its moral character and its commitment to justice and peace. He critiques the glorification of war and the pursuit of national glory through conquest. Instead, he advocates for a nation that prioritizes the well-being of its citizens and upholds principles of human rights and international cooperation. The oration is a call for a new kind of heroism, one that values compassion, empathy, and the pursuit of peace. Sumner's words resonate with contemporary concerns about the role of military power in international relations and the importance of diplomacy and humanitarian aid. His vision of a nation guided by moral principles and dedicated to the betterment of humanity continues to inspire and challenge us today.
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